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Seated Front Raise with Wrist Rotation

Seated front arm raise that works the core, shoulders, and forearms while controlling the load and minimizing torso compensation.

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How to perform it

  1. Sit on the bench with your spine upright, feet supported on the floor, and a dumbbell in each hand in front of your body or beside your legs.
  2. Keep your abs engaged, chest open, and shoulders stable throughout the movement.
  3. Raise the dumbbells in front of your body with control.
  4. As you lift, rotate your wrists according to the intended exercise pattern, keeping the movement smooth and aligned.
  5. Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height or through a comfortable range of motion without compensating with your torso.
  6. Keep your arms slightly bent and your wrists firm throughout the lifting phase.
  7. Then lower the dumbbells slowly to the starting position, also controlling the reverse wrist rotation.
  8. Exhale as you lift and inhale as you lower.

What you should feel

Work in the shoulders, mainly the front deltoids, with the forearms and core assisting with stabilization. The effort should remain controlled in the upper body, without pain in the shoulders, wrists, elbows, or neck.

Groups mentioned in the description

CoreShouldersForearms

Exercise questions

How do you perform Seated Front Raise with Wrist Rotation?

Sit on the bench with your spine upright, feet supported on the floor, and a dumbbell in each hand in front of your body or beside your legs. Keep your abs engaged, chest open, and shoulders stable throughout the movement. Raise the dumbbells in front of your body with control. As you lift, rotate your wrists according to the intended exercise pattern, keeping the movement smooth and aligned. Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height or through a comfortable range of motion without compensating with your torso. Keep your arms slightly bent and your wrists firm throughout the lifting phase. Then lower the dumbbells slowly to the starting position, also controlling the reverse wrist rotation. Exhale as you lift and inhale as you lower.

What does Seated Front Raise with Wrist Rotation work?

Seated front arm raise that works the core, shoulders, and forearms while controlling the load and minimizing torso compensation.

What should you feel during Seated Front Raise with Wrist Rotation?

Work in the shoulders, mainly the front deltoids, with the forearms and core assisting with stabilization. The effort should remain controlled in the upper body, without pain in the shoulders, wrists, elbows, or neck.

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